Not sit quietly, but actively slow things down behind his back. By the time you settle, it should be for as much as you can get, since you are the one that was careful with funds, etc. You kept the home fires burning.
Remember, this is money and property you are safeguarding in the small chance that he comes back. Not wasted on OW.
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim